Episodes

Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Meta makes its AI chatbot available to all users in India. Streaming executives share insights on the future of TV. Plus, Vinod Khosla discusses his concerns about AI. Also, Prosus writes off stake in Byju's, raising questions about the Indian edtech industry.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/23/meta-makes-its-ai-chatbot-available-to-all-users-in-india/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/23/streaming-execs-think-tvs-future-looks-a-lot-like-its-past/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/23/what-vinod-khosla-says-hes-worried-about-the-most/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/24/prosus-zeroes-out-9-6-byjus-stake/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Meta makes its AI chatbot available to all users in India(00:04:02) Streaming execs think TV’s future looks a lot like its past(00:06:32) What Vinod Khosla Says He's 'Worried About the Most'(00:09:11) Prosus zeroes out 9.6% Byju's stake

Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Discover how OmniAI transforms business data for AI and helps companies unlock the value of their data. Learn about the growing concern of impersonation attacks on X and the urgent need for stronger identity verification measures on social media platforms. Also, delve into Netflix's bet on advanced video encoding for live streaming and the groundbreaking content licensing deal between Vox Media and OpenAI.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/22/omniai-transforms-business-data-for-ai/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/22/x-still-has-a-verified-bot-problem-this-time-they-came-for-techcrunch-writers/https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/22/24171581/netflix-bet-advanced-encoding-anne-aaronhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/06/22/whats-in-it-for-us-journalists-ask-as-publications-sign-content-deals-with-openai/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) OmniAI transforms business data for AI(00:02:55) X still has a Verified bot problem — this time they came for TechCrunch writers(00:05:32) Inside Netflix’s bet on advanced video encoding(00:08:12) ‘What’s in it for us?’ journalists ask as publications sign content deals with AI firms

Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
AT&T is still on the hook for offering landline service in California. Amazon retaliated after an employee walkout over the return-to-office policy, NLRB lawyers say. US sanctions Kaspersky Lab executives and board members over 'cooperation' with Russia. An Arizona toddler is rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery. Stay informed about these important stories on technology and its impact on various industries.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183435/att-provide-landline-service-california-colrhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183203/amazon-nlrb-alleged-retaliation-return-to-workhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183274/kaspersky-lab-sanctions-treasury-department-russiahttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183439/tesla-model-y-arizona-toddler-trapped-rescuedOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) AT&T is still on the hook for offering landline service in California(00:03:17) Amazon retaliated after employee walkout over the return-to-office policy, NLRB lawyers say(00:06:04) US sanctions Kaspersky Lab executives, board members over “cooperation” with Russia(00:08:45) Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery

Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Zepto, a 10-minute delivery app, raises $665 million at $3.6 billion valuation. Language learning app Speak nets $20 million, doubles valuation. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 leak shows off AirPods-like design. Anker's fastest power bank is matching its lowest price. Stay updated on the latest developments in quick commerce, language learning, wireless headphones, and portable charging technology.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/20/zepto-a-10-minute-delivery-app-raises-665-million-at-3-6-billion-valuation/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/20/language-learning-app-speak-nets-20m-doubles-valuation/https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/20/24182744/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-leak-airpods-designhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/20/24182460/anker-prime-27650mah-250w-portable-charger-power-bank-deal-saleOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Zepto, a 10-minute delivery app, raises $665 million at $3.6 billion valuation(00:03:23) Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation(00:06:04) Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 leak shows off AirPods-like design(00:09:21) Anker’s fastest power bank is matching its lowest price

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
PQShield raises $37M for 'quantum resistant' cryptography. General Catalyst merges with Venture Highway for Indian market expansion. Plus, Wordsmith brings AI paralegals to all employees. Also, Ilya Sutskever launches new AI company, Safe Superintelligence Inc.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/20/pqshield-secures-37m-more-for-quantum-resistant-cryptography/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/19/general-catalyst-india-venture-highway/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/20/legal-ease-lawyer-in-the-loop-startup-wordsmith-wants-to-bring-ai-paralegals-to-all-employees/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/19/ilya-sutskever-openais-former-chief-scientist-launches-new-ai-company/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) PQShield secures $37M more for ‘quantum resistant’ cryptography(00:03:14) General Catalyst makes India push with Venture Highway merger(00:06:08) 'Lawyer-in-the-loop' startup Wordsmith wants to bring AI paralegals to all employees(00:09:05) Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's former chief scientist, launches new AI company

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Meta forms new Wearables group and lays off some employees. Kilimo helps farmers save water and get paid for it. Nvidia overtakes Microsoft as the world's most valuable company. The Framework Laptop 13 is about to become one of the world's first RISC-V laptops.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/18/24181420/meta-wearables-reality-labs-layoffshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/06/18/kilimo-helps-farmers-save-water-and-get-paid-for-it/https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/18/24181393/nvidia-most-valuable-company-microsoft-apple-googlehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/18/24181278/framework-laptop-risc-v-laptop-isa-arm-amd-intel-x86Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Meta forms new Wearables group and lays off some employees(00:03:18) Exclusive: Kilimo helps farmers save water and get paid for it(00:06:50) Nvidia overtakes Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company(00:10:02) The Framework Laptop 13 is about to become one of the world’s first RISC-V laptops

Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
CuspAI raises $30M to create a Gen-AI-driven search engine for new materials. SUSE wants a piece of the AI cake, too. Plus, Google brings Gemini mobile app to India with nine Indian language support. Also, Threads finally launches its API for developers.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/18/cuspai-raises-30m-to-create-a-gen-ai-driven-search-engine-for-new-materials/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/18/suse-wants-a-piece-of-the-ai-cake-too/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/google-brings-gemini-mobile-app-to-india-with-nine-indian-language-support/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/18/threads-finally-launches-its-api-for-developers/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) CuspAI raises $30M to create a Gen-AI-driven search engine for new materials(00:03:40) SUSE wants a piece of the AI cake, too(00:06:26) Google brings Gemini mobile app to India with nine Indian language support(00:09:22) Threads finally launches its API for developers

Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Chrome on Android introduces a revolutionary feature that reads webpages out loud. McDonald's decision to end AI drive-thru ordering sparks curiosity. Plus, Black founders create tailored ChatGPTs for a more personalized AI experience. Also, India's Oyo faces a significant decline in valuation as it finalizes new funding.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/16/24179757/google-chrome-android-listen-to-this-page-website-readerhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/16/24179679/mcdonalds-ending-ai-chatbot-drive-thru-ordering-test-ibmhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/06/16/black-founders-are-creating-tailored-chatgpts-for-a-more-personalized-experience/https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/16/indias-oyo-once-valued-at-10b-finalizes-new-funding-at-2-5b-valuation/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Chrome on Android can read webpages out loud from within the app(00:03:33) McDonald’s will stop testing AI to take drive-thru orders, for now(00:06:46) Black founders are creating tailored ChatGPTs for a more personalized experience(00:09:22) India's Oyo, once valued at $10B, finalizes new funding at $2.5B valuation

Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
NASA announces Voyager 1 is fully back online after a communication issue. Apple and Meta could face charges for violating EU tech rules. Asus makes significant changes to its customer support system. Apple joins the race to find an AI icon that makes sense. Stay updated on the latest developments in space exploration, tech regulations, customer service improvements, and AI interface design.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/15/24179265/voyager-1-functioning-again-nasa-deep-spacehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/14/24178724/apple-meta-eu-charges-dmahttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/14/24178785/asus-customer-support-gamers-nexushttps://techcrunch.com/2024/06/15/apple-joins-the-race-to-find-an-ai-icon-that-makes-sense/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) NASA says Voyager 1 is fully back online months after it stopped making sense(00:03:27) Apple and Meta could face charges for violating EU tech rules(00:06:44) How Asus is overhauling its customer support after Gamers Nexus investigation(00:10:10) Apple joins the race to find an AI icon that makes sense

Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Yahoo resurrects Artifact inside a new AI-powered News app. Former head of NSA joins OpenAI board. Plus, Microsoft's all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24177980/yahoo-news-app-launch-artifact-ai-architecturehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24178079/openai-board-paul-nakasone-nsa-safetyhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24177980/yahoo-news-app-launch-artifact-ai-architecturehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24178144/microsoft-windows-ai-recall-feature-delayOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Yahoo resurrects Artifact inside a new AI-powered News app(00:02:50) Former head of NSA joins OpenAI board(00:05:54) Yahoo resurrects Artifact inside a new AI-powered News app(00:08:32) Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed